Obituary Listing

Jul 6, 2025

Tyra K. Ivins, 67, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at her home.

She was born December 15, 1957, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Howard and Shirlee Grimes Griner.  Tyra sold Tupperware and collected and sold antiques.  She was involved with the Utica Rescue Mission.

Surviving are four...

Jul 1, 2025

On July 1, 2025, Linda was called home to join her family in heaven after a peaceful passing at Wynn Hospital.  She was born in Utica on July 17, 1948 to George and Vivian (Harp) Dape.  Linda graduated from New York Mills Jr-Sr High School, Class of 1967.

After graduation, Linda was employed with St. Luke's Memorial...

Jun 2, 2025

Linda Schwartz Dresher (85) passed away on June 2, 2025. She was born in Rhode Island and raised in Syracuse, NY. Linda was the eldest daughter of Joseph and Edna Schwartz. She was a graduate of Nottingham High School. Linda married Donald L. Dresher of Utica on December 25,1966. They resided in New Hartford and raised their family there....

May 27, 2025

Nina A. Lansing

Sauquoit

Nina A. (Cariglio) Lansing, 89, of Sauquoit, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Wynn Hospital, with her family by her side.

She was born February 8, 1936, in Utica, the daughter of the late Michael and Angelina Sasone Cariglio and was a graduate of Proctor High School.  On...

May 4, 2025

Andrew "Andy" King Pelli, 62, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on August 4, 1962, in Utica, he was the son of the late Albert Richard "Dick" Pelli and Bonnie L. Gregory (Koehler).

Andy had a deep appreciation for the outdoors, finding joy in fishing and catching frogs. He delighted in...

Apr 26, 2025

Daryl John Broedel, a beloved son, sibling, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at the age of 71, surrounded by love and cherished memories. Born in Utica, NY, on May 2nd, 1953, Daryl lived a life of kindness and humor.

Daryl was part of the last class to...

Apr 15, 2025

Gary J. Levitt, 73, of New Hartford, son of the late William and Elinor Wall Levitt, and brother of Pamela G. Darman, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are with the Mark C. Bentz Funeral Service, Inc., New Hartford.

Apr 9, 2025

Lynn Igoe died unexpectedly on April 9, 2025.  Lynn was born in Rome, NY, on March 12, 1950, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Gregory Igoe.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, David and Kelli Sherline, Erin (Sherline) and Sam Scalise, and Zachary and Jennifer Steffen; and by her grandchildren, Alyssa, Jacob, Katie and...

Mar 31, 2025

On March 31, 2025 we lost Murray Joseph Selwyn Kirshtein, at 90 years old, peacefully at his home in New Hartford, with the people he loved near him. Born June 22, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York to Rosalie and Barnet Kirshtein, Murray spent most of his childhood growing up in Utica and New Hartford. Murray earned his undergraduate degree...

Mar 15, 2025

Vicki Lynn Socolof, 70, of Ilion, passed away Saturday evening, March 15, 2025 at Wynn Hospital.

Vicki was born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 9, 1955, the daughter of Coleman and Rena (Cantor) Steirn.  She was a graduate of Huntington High School, earned a bachelor's degree in early childhood education at West Virginia University and a...

Mar 13, 2025

Ronald Charles "Ron" Marsden, 79, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital after a brief illness. Born on June 29, 1945, in Utica, he spent his life in the region he called home.

Ron attended the New Hartford School District before embarking on a 30+ year career as a truck driver along the...

Mar 13, 2025

Robert D. Fanning, 85, of New Hartford, formerly of Waterville, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home.

Born March 14, 1939, in Rome, he was the son of William H. and Katherine Dickenson Fanning. He was a graduate of Waterville High School Class of 1957.  He was a US Army veteran and member of the...

Feb 21, 2025

Linda B. Mineo, age 76, of New Hartford, passed away on February 21, 2025 from ovarian cancer in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side.

Linda was born in New Hartford on February 3, 1949 and was the second born of eight children to the late Harold and Ruthie Marsden.  She was...

Feb 18, 2025

Robert B. King, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, died at his home in Oriskany Falls February 18, 2025 at the age of 85. Despite being told many times over the last 20 years his cancer and other medical issues would get the best of him, Bob ignored all that and lived his life with joy and gratitude...

Jan 18, 2025

Clinton-Louise R. (Cianchetti) Corleto, age 100, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica.

She was born on September 9, 1924, in Rome, a daughter of the late Frank and Felicia (Cerrelli) Cianchetti. Louise graduated from Rome Schools and on September 3, 1945 married Vincent L. Corleto in St. John the Baptist...

Nov 27, 2024

Rosemary Assaro, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 at the age of 97.

Rosemary was born in Utica, NY on October 27, 1927, the daughter of James Mariani and Margaret Spiridigliozzi.  One of five siblings, she grew up in Utica where she graduated from Proctor High School and then...

Nov 15, 2024

Rhealu Greene passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 at the age of 101. She was born in Utica, NY on January 4, 1923 to Harry and Rose Greene. She lived in Utica for over 90 years and always considered that city to be "home". More recently,  Rhealu became a resident of the Massry Assisted Living facility in Albany,...

Oct 19, 2024

Rabbi Howard Matasar, a beloved community leader, esteemed scholar, and devoted teacher, passed away during the holiday of Sukkot on Chol Hamoed, October 19, 2024, at the age of 70. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the Jewish community of Central New York.

Born to Harry and Jeanne Matasar on November...

Sep 27, 2024

Robert J. Schepisi of New Hartford, NY, passed away peacefully late Friday, September 27, 2024, at home with his family by his side after a battle with cancer.

Bob was born in Utica, NY on July 17, 1946, to Nicholas and Congetta Schepisi. He graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High School in Utica, NY in 1965, and...

Sep 6, 2024

Wendy Hicks Greiner, Kearneysville, WV

Wendy was welcomed by singing Angels into Heaven on September 6, 2024.  Born on July 29, 1966 in Utica NY to the proud parents of Conway and Dawn. Becoming the oldest child of four.  She was raised in Brookfield, moved to Sherburne and then Smyrna.  She later moved to Cold Brook and...